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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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